Benthic invertebrate food selectivity in northern Lake Michigan following the invasion of dreissenid mussels (Dreissena polymorpha and D. bugensis)

Senior Honor's ThesisThis study focused on the interaction between the new benthic algal community and invertebrate grazers. The objective of this study was to examine whether grazers are exploiting the new benthic algal food source. Specifically, I hypothesize that invertebrates have shifted their dietary habits to accommodate this dreissenid-mediated benthic algal resource. 3http://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/61357/1/Bambakidis_Ted_2005.pd